Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooresville, IN
Mark Stebnicki
This short, 16.7-mile drive from Indianapolis to Mooresville, Indiana, is easily manageable in just 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. It's a local-focused journey with a minimal 17% highway share, designed for a straightforward commute rather than a scenic exploration. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and can complete it without needing an overnight stay. This is a classic Midwest connector, keeping you within the familiar Indiana landscape.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Avenue | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 67 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Samuel Moore Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Harding Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Morris Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Capitol Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Indianapolis Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Mooresville, IN.
Start on this road
Turn left onto West Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto South Capitol Avenue
Turn right onto West South Street
Continue on Kentucky Avenue
Turn right onto West Morris Street
Turn left onto South Harding Street
Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue
Continue on SR 67
Turn right onto Samuel Moore Parkway
Continue on Indianapolis Road
Continue on East Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto South Capitol Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto West South Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Harding Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Mooresville on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience for most of this 16.7-mile trip. While only 17% of the route involves highway driving, the majority unfolds on city streets and state routes like Kentucky Avenue and SR 67. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on Kentucky Avenue, offering a consistent segment before transitioning. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than long, monotonous stretches. Samuel Moore Parkway marks the final approach into Mooresville, signaling the end of this relatively quick local navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Market Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Capitol Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Capitol Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States. Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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